Homelessness Prevention Specialist

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TLC: Talk, Listen, Change Full time
About the Role

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a Homelessness Prevention Specialist. In this role, you will work closely with adults experiencing homelessness to help them address and change harmful behaviors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct individual sessions and group work with clients to identify challenges and create actionable plans for improvement.
  • Collaborate with various agencies to connect clients to resources they need, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support.
  • Implement effective risk management strategies and serve as a mentor, delivering targeted program materials focused on harm reduction, early intervention, and behavior modification.
  • Work in a team environment to model prosocial behavior and foster a supportive environment for clients.
About You

We are seeking a compassionate leader who excels in supporting adults experiencing homelessness and helping those who want to address their harmful behaviors. You should be skilled at managing interactions in both one-on-one and group settings, with the ability to build trust with clients and confront challenging or harmful behaviors directly.

Ideally, you have experience working with adults in a therapeutic setting and have a strong background in managing safeguarding concerns. You should be adept at navigating conflict and consistently bring a positive, solution-focused attitude to your work.

What We Offer

We believe in empowering our team members to excel in their roles. That's why we offer flexible working hours around core business times, an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and additional time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

About Us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. We focus on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

We value safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasizing a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred. We take pride in being progressive and inclusive, with specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity.



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